Parasitology

The United States is already seeing a major increase in the number of Lyme disease cases in both humans and dogs this year. Researchers believe mice may be behind this influx of infections.

Let's be real here: giving clients the ''tick talk'' gets repetitive. Here are a few suggestions to overcome common objections.

Dr. Byron Blagburn lays out the basics for practicing veterinariansif you suspect heartworm infection but get a negative antigen result, consider heat-treating the sample.

Foster client awareness and provide community service

Ticks can carry nasty diseases. Help your clients keep their backyards inhospitable by sharing these tips.

Vigilance is necessary for your feline as well as canine patients if you live in a tick-endemic areacytauxzoonosis and anaplasmosis can both affect cats.

Diagnosis of canine tick-related disease has been occurring with greater frequency, making knowledge of all tick-borne diseases increasingly important. This detailed overview of anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis and Rocky Mountain spotted fever will help you be prepared when these diseases make an appearance in your veterinary clinic.

Exploring the connections between white-footed mice, black-legged ticks and four-footed friends.

Richard Marconi, PhD, professor of microbiology and immunology at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, explains why there has been a holdup in the development of a new human Lyme disease vaccine.

Two veterinary parasitology experts present their arguments for and against the routine use of this antibiotic in these cases.

Though it may sound counterintuitive, offering fewer choices for flea and tick control can lead to more sales and more satisfied veterinary clients.

The goal is to make sure clients are using year-round parasite prevention. What if you're unknowingly making them refuse?

Richard Marconi, PhD, professor of microbiology and immunology at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, notes that there are still many problems that researchers need to overcome in the Lyme disease field.

Looking for new ways to bring up tick preventives on your veterinary practices Facebook account? Weve got posts for that.

Aaaaah! Ma'am! Put your panties back on!

On the veterinary calendar we mark the changing of seasons in some very special ways.

Richard Marconi, PhD, professor of microbiology and immunology at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, explains how his canine Lyme disease vaccine, VANGUARD crLyme, is different from other vaccines on the market.

Despite the ubiquity of big-box-store loss-leader promotions, there is a future for flea, tick and heartworm preventive sales in your veterinary practice.

Give brave pet owners this handout for tackling tick infestations on their pets at home.

Richard Marconi, PhD, professor of microbiology and immunology at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, disagrees with the idea that dogs don’t show clinical symptoms of Lyme disease because he says the symptoms are just not outwardly obvious.

Zoetis releases Diroban (melarsomine dihydrochloride) injection amid long-term shortage issues.

Are your veterinary clients kinda "meh" when it comes to flea control? Here are the most motivating factors to consider the next time you make recommendations.

Advice to allay "Just what am I giving my pet?" veterinary client concerns about flea control products.

Richard Marconi, PhD, professor of microbiology and immunology at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, explains that both the human and canine OspA Lyme disease vaccines were developed at the same time.

Test your knowledge of common tick-borne diseases by reading through the clinical signs and making a diagnosis.

Teach clients more about this deadly vector using an informational handout.

We asked 372 veterinarians and team members about how they stock flea control products in their practices and make them available to pet owners. Here are the results.

If your veterinary clients treat monthly preventives as a guarantee, give them a reason (or four) to test their pets.

Richard Marconi, PhD, and professor of microbiology and immunology at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center discusees the effectiveness of OspA Lyme disease vaccines and why OspC vaccines stand out.

Richard Marconi, PhD, professor of microbiology and immunology at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, explains why Lyme disease is so prevalent today and what breakthroughs are happening with vaccine development.